When do I cite?When using:

• someone’s words

• someone’s ideas or opinions

• images or pictures

When I have to cite?

Information that is:

Common knowledge or facts that can found in at least 3 sources:

– Capital of PA is Harrisburg

– 60 seconds in a minute

– Washington was the first president

– The population of the United States is over 300 million

Works Cited1. Beech, Hannah. “China’s Baby Bust.” Time Canada 30 July 2001:20. MasterFile

Premier. Ebscohost. 7 Feb 2006 <web15.epnet.com>.

2. Beech, Hannah. “Enemies of the State?” Time:58. 19 Sept 2005:58-61.

3. “China’s One-child Generation emerges as Consumer Superpower.” Europe Intelligence

Wire 23 Dec 2003. InfoTrac. 7 Feb 2006 <http://infotrac.galegroup.com>.

4. Meulenberg, Claudia. “(Definitely) Probably One: A Generation Comes of Age Under

China’s One-Child Policy.” World Watch Sept/Oct 2004:31-34. MasterFile

Premier. Ebscohost. 7 Feb 2006 <web15.epnet.com>.

5. Wiseman, Paul. “China Thrown Off Balance As Boys Outnumber Girls.” USA Today 19 June

2002:1. MasterFile Premier. Ebscohost. 7 Feb 2006 <web15.epnet.com>.

6. Wiseman, Paul. “China’s Little Emperors: The Offspring of Policy.” USA Today 23 Feb

2000:10D. SIRS Knowledge Source. 7 Feb 2006 <http://sks.sirs.com>.

7. Zhang Hua. “The One-Child.” China Today June 2003:18-22. SIRS Knowledge Source. 7 Feb 2006

<http://sks.sirs.com>.

In-text Citations

According to the Chinese government, the population of China is projected to be 1.5 billion by 2050 (Zhang 20).

In-text Citation

One of the factors that influence the decision to have children is the financial consideration. One young father shared his concerns that “… the costs can be exorbitant for peasants like Li--$365 or more for the first additional child…” (Beech Enemies 58 ). Couples need to consider whether they can afford to have children.